--- title: Samantha Stone, LCSW description: >- I specialize in evidence-based care for kids, adolescents, and families who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, executive functioning challenges, emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties, school avoidance, learning differences, and life transitions. I love watching young people recognize their own worth. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/samantha-stone-lcsw/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/samantha-stone-lcsw id: 5Vl6ZIvjRXtVrzbNV96n04 contentType: page --- # Samantha Stone, LCSW # **Diagnostic Evaluation Provider** (she/her) “My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where everyone feels supported and empowered with practical strategies. I love watching young people recognize their own worth, smile with renewed confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime." ![Samantha Stone, LCSW Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/T7ZKRrh6BmTEu0S2DEuOm/9745057097e85c14fecd324a73060419/Samantha_Stone__LCSW_Photo.jpeg) - [Ready to schedule](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Samantha Stone, LCSW Samantha Stone is a licensed clinical social worker who provides online diagnostic evaluations at Brightline. She has worked in both school and community mental health settings, where she specializes in evidence-based care for kids, adolescents, and families. Samantha works with children experiencing anxiety, ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, executive functioning challenges, emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties, school avoidance, learning differences, and life transitions. She pulls from cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, and trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, tailoring her work to each child's unique needs. Her experience includes diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, crisis intervention, parenting interventions, and collaboration with schools and multidisciplinary providers. What drives Samantha is forming genuine, lasting partnerships with children, adolescents, and families to help them better understand themselves and grow together. ## Professional Summary - **Education: ** - Master of Social Work (MSW), NYU Silver School of Social Work - Bachelor of Science (BS), Vanderbilt University - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), trauma informed care, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), parent coaching - **License Type(s): **Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - **States where clinician is licensed**: New York (092172) - **Experience: ** - Psychotherapist, Children of Promise, NYC - Behavioral Health Clinician, Pathways to Leadership - School Social Worker, NYC Department of Education (DOE) - School Social Worker, The Shefa School - **Training: ** - Intern, SCO Family of Services - Intern, Children of Promise, NYC ![What To Expect Illustration](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## Meet our online clinical providers Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City. ### Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC “I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Heather's profile](/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/) ### Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW "What excites me most about my profession is the opportunity to see lives transform in meaningful ways. I am passionate about helping kids, teens, and families recognize possibilities, develop greater awareness, and build confidence." ![Wrapper for 6BtoQPyVEzprpK5dbKHwMK](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6BtoQPyVEzprpK5dbKHwMK/42ab3b8ebac4fcfcc1d81d0d88053709/Jamila_Mclauglin_LCSW.jpg) - [Jamila's profile](/providers/jamila-mclaughlin-lcsw/) ### Kenisha Moore, LCSW "The mental health field has always excited me. It's an honor to witness the growth, individual and collective, that happens when we work together to navigate life's complexities." ![Kenisha Moore LCSW Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5Bkdk5SibS2OBqaTTcqyJB/0cd8d6b8d3c863d7b3e7bc95e27015ef/Kenisha_Moore_LCSW_Photo.jpg) - [Kenisha's profile](/providers/kenisha-moore-lcsw/) ### Michele Neuhaus, LMHC-D, LCAT “I am passionate about guiding kids to help them connect their feelings to their mind and body. Helping kids appreciate themselves as individuals enables both kids and their parents to find lasting success and thrive as families." ![Michele Neuhaus LMHC Virtual](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/20ZcjFcVXwYgiwVQfWqRFf/28c247ec3d5b2aeecb7d718af2ada570/Michele_Neuhaus_LMHC_Virtual.JPG) - [Michele's profile](/providers/michele-neuhaus-lmhc-d-lcat/) ### Ephat Russcol, MD “I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”  ![Wrapper for 7L145KmyBIwKACshkcHPQs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/eqr7DzcdbtbWc5QLNDxdr/944ca7e3db963f293cfa4def7857067f/Ephat_Russcol__MD__Virtual.jpeg) - [Dr. Russcol's Profile](/providers/ephat-russcol-md/) ### Samantha Stone, LCSW "My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where everyone feels supported and empowered with practical strategies. I love watching young people recognize their own worth, smile with renewed confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime." ![Samantha Stone, LCSW Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/T7ZKRrh6BmTEu0S2DEuOm/9745057097e85c14fecd324a73060419/Samantha_Stone__LCSW_Photo.jpeg) - [Samantha's profile](/providers/samantha-stone-lcsw/) ## Request an appointment *Please complete the form below to request an appointment at Brightline.* Our Engagement Specialist team will contact you to discuss your situation, explain the process, and schedule your appointment. We may reach out from a phone number or email address you don't recognize, so please keep an eye out because we don’t want you to miss us. Brightline currently provides services in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and WA. By providing your email and phone number, you agree to receive treatment and marketing related emails and recurring automated text messages (SMS and MMS) from Brightline. 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